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Nuclear Engineering Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Materials with Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 78% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £35100 | 188 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | Lancaster University | 84% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | - | 146 | Lancaster | On campus Full-time |
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Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Birmingham | 85% | 1% | 5% | £9250 | - | 148 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical and Nuclear Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Leeds | 76% | 0% | 2% | - | - | 159 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
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Nuclear Engineering PhD | The University of Manchester | 76% | 0% | 2% | £2250 | - | 159 | Manchester | On campus Part-time |
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Nuclear Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29524 | £34063 | £39731 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24937 - £32621 | £27400 - £41840 | £31149 - £50019 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Nuclear Engineering courses in the UK
All Nuclear Engineering courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29533 | £32629 | £38957 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26286 - £32833 | £26444 - £39447 | £30461 - £47436 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Nuclear Engineering
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Nuclear Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Nuclear Engineering
- Federal Government
- Utilities Companies
- Research and Testing Units
- The Navy
Specialisations within Nuclear Engineering
- Nuclear Technologies for Medical Applications
- Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics
- Nuclear Power Engineering
- Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors
Jobs of graduates of Nuclear Engineering (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nuclear Engineering at London South Bank University
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of Nuclear Engineering in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Nuclear Engineering
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Nuclear Engineering, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Nuclear Engineering is the study of the principles of engineering as they apply to industrial use and development of nuclear energy.
The median salary of graduates of Nuclear Engineering was £29524 15 months after graduation, £34063 3 years after graduation and £39731 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Nuclear Engineering studies:
- Master of Engineering (Honours) - MEng (Hons)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BEng (Hons)
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Nuclear Engineering - MEng (Hons) at University of Birmingham received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 85 out of 100 among 100 respondents.
